History has evidence to prove that Marathas were not only Warriors, but also Polymaths. We are proud of our great Indian kings who had contributed to our society and land. Their duties,achievements and sacrifaction will always be remembered though time or modern attitude of an individual towards our history or kings change. King Serfoji II knew Marathi, Tamil, Sanskrit, Malayalam, in addition to Latin, Greek, French and English. He was a great scholar, who expanded his library (Sarasvati Mahal library) and brought approximate 400 books of science and technology from England,Europe, France and Germany. He was an astronomer, a naturalist and an educationist and even performed cataract surgeries. He was very advanced for his time. It is said that he used a Kuravanji drama to teach geography.
Maharajah Serfoji ll Memorial hall at Sadar Mahal Palace,Thanjavur is a Private Museum founded in the year 1997 by Prince Shrimanth Tulajendra Rajah P. Bhosle. The unique collections of King Serfoji ll are displayed for public.The Sadar Mahal Palace was the residential quarters and the private darbar of King Serfoji ll. Visit our official website, Serfojimemorialhall.com